Free Children’s fest in Oceanside park this weekend

A children’s festival with free games, food, workshops and music is from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. July 20-21 at Balderrama Park, 709 San Diego St.

The event is organized by Little Helpers, a nonprofit supporting children and features seven life skills programs, including a financial workshop, healthy choices seminar and emergency safety tips presented by the Red Cross. A building clinic led by the Home Depot, arts, crafts and raffles are among the lineup of activities. A free Panda kids meal will be served.

Participants can bring submissions for a free art contest (including writings projects, paintings/drawings, sculpture and video) open to ages 4 to 24; entries go on display at the Oceanside Barnes and Noble and libraries for public voting.